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Will two of these five stars meet in the Superdome on Feb. 9, or will an underdog crash the party?

Ranking All 16 Possible Matchups for Super Bowl LIX

From the Chiefs’ quest for a three-peat, to the long-suffering Bills’ and Lions’ fan bases, to the quarterbacks looking to finally break through, there’s no shortage of exciting possibilities to cap off the season.

Will two of these five stars meet in the Superdome on Feb. 9, or will an underdog crash the party?

Ranking All 16 Possible Matchups for Super Bowl LIX

From the Chiefs’ quest for a three-peat, to the long-suffering Bills’ and Lions’ fan bases, to the quarterbacks looking to finally break through, there’s no shortage of exciting possibilities to cap off the season.

Allen and the Bills met the Ravens in Week 4, with Baltimore winning 35–10.

NFL Divisional Round Picks From the MMQB Staff: Bills Host Ravens in AFC Showdown

Our writers and editors pick winners in all four games, including the game of the week between MVP candidates Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson.

Jayden Daniels and the Commanders will take on the Lions this Saturday night.

Micah Parsons Explained Why Jayden Daniels is Like Patrick Mahomes and Tom Brady

This was some really high praise from the Cowboys LB.

Josh Allen sizes up Marlon Humphrey during a 2019 game between the Bills and Ravens.

Ravens’ Marlon Humphrey Explained Why He Hates Playing Against Josh Allen

Ravens’ All-Pro had high praise for Josh Allen.

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Keyshawn Johnson has one neat trick for the Ravens to try.

Keyshawn Johnson Believes the Ravens Have Easy Defensive Game Plan for Bills

Marshall Faulk

Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk to Serve As Chief Flavor Officer for Super Bowl LIX

Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken will interview with the Jaguars and Bears days before playoff showdown with the Bills.

Ravens Assistant Interviewing for Two NFL Head Coaching Jobs Before Bills Showdown

Josh Allen is looking forward to Sunday's showdown with the Ravens.

Josh Allen Said His Goal For Bills-Ravens Showdown Centers Around Legendary Rock Song

Stenavich instructs Packers offensive linemen during practice.

Why Two Relatively Unheralded NFL Assistants Are Drawing Head Coaching Buzz

Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders laughs as he watches the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Denver Nuggets during the second half at the American Airlines Center.

Giants Had Significant Interest in Shedeur Sanders Ahead of Last Year's NFL Draft

Buffalo Bills defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier walks the field prior to the game against the New York Jets at Highmark Stadium.

Cowboys Set Up Interviews With a Pair of Former NFL Head Coaches

Coen's offense was top five in both points per game and yards per game this season.

Jaguars Interview Star Buccaneers Offensive Coordinator for Head Coach Position

Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Johnson speaks at Detroit Lions headquarters and training facility in Allen Park, Michigan.

NFL Insider Says Ben Johnson Is 'Leading Candidate' for Raiders' Coaching Vacancy

Brown had 67 catches for 1,079 yards and seven touchdowns during the 2024 season.

Eagles' A.J. Brown Shuts Down Criticism of His Sideline Book Reading

Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Hafley is shown before their game against the Houston Texans at Lambeau Field.

Jets Make Surprising Head Coach Interview Request With NFC Defensive Coordinator

The Rams and Eagles will square off on Sunday for a chance to advance to the NFC championship game.

Eagles vs. Rams Game Day Guide: How to Watch, Stream and What's at Stake

Darnold threw for 4,319 yards and 35 touchdowns for the Minnesota Vikings during the 2024 season.

NFL Insider Assesses Sam Darnold’s Market After Dismal Playoff Performance

Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh talks to quarterback Herbert after a victory over the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Jim Harbaugh Bluntly Rejects Justin Herbert Criticism After Chargers' Playoff Loss

Drake Maye and Ann Michael Hudson got engaged in Mexico on Wednesday.

Patriots QB Drake Maye Gets Engaged to Middle School Sweetheart Ann Michael in Mexico

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Sarkisian led Texas to the Cotton Bowl, where the Longhorns fell to Ohio State.

Why the Cowboys Could Lure Steve Sarkisian From Texas

Darnold and the Vikings fell to the Rams in a disappointing wild-card showing.

NFL Fact or Fiction: San Francisco Should Bring Back Sam Darnold

Vrabel stands with Robert Kraft at his introductory press conference with the Patriots.

Business of Football: Patriots Expose Problem With Rooney Rule

The Rams defense dominated the Vikings in their wild-card victory Monday night.

The Rams Deserve More Credit for Frugally Rebuilding Their Defense

Tom Brady will be under the microscope during the Commanders-Lions divisional round playoff game.

Don’t Buy Into the Tom Brady ‘Conflict of Interest’ Nonsense This Week

Stroud was an afterthought for much of the season, but has won a playoff game for a second year in a row to start his career.

What We Learned in NFL Wild-Card Round: Quarterback Narratives Can Change Quickly

Stroud and the Texans used a dominant second half to deliver a 32–12 wild-card win over the Chargers.

NFL Wild-Card Round Winners and Losers: C.J. Stroud, Texans Silence the Doubters

The Cowboys are the Jones family. Any new coach will know the pecking order.

14 Candidates Jerry Jones Might Consider for a Cowboys Job He Makes Unique

Tony Romo wasn't surprised the Broncos pulled off a fake punt against the Bills.

Tony Romo Committed the Weekend’s Biggest Broadcasting Blunder

Josh Allen takes the field before the wild-card game against the Broncos. Buffalo will be home against next week against the Ravens.

Wild-Card Weekend NFL Takeaways: Bills-Ravens Game Should Be Electric

Brown went viral and an author’s phone blew up during the wild-card game Sunday.

Author Jim Murphy Discusses Attention From A.J. Brown Reading His Book

Brown showed pages of the book to reporters in the locker room. We took a closer look at the book online.

Searching A.J. Brown’s Book ‘Inner Excellence’ for the Lessons He May Have Learned

Vrabel is headed home to New England after six seasons in Tennessee and then one as an advisor in Cleveland.

Hiring Mike Vrabel Required an Admission by Robert Kraft

Jackson is now 3–4 in his playoff career after a comfortable win Saturday.

Lamar Jackson Looks Ready to Take on the AFC’s Other Heavyweights

Herbert struggled in a wild-card loss to the Texans, but it was not all on him.

Justin Herbert’s Four-Interception Day Showed the Chargers’ Limitations

Aug 24, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) stands on the sideline during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

Seahawks' Byron Murphy II Lands On ESPN All-Rookie Team

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 05: Michael Penix Jr. #9 of the Atlanta Falcons hugs Bryce Young #9 of the Carolina Panthers after the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 05, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Bryce Young on hot seat? Carolina Panthers QB a surprise addition to NFL pundit's list

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten yells from the sidelines during the fourth quarter against the Green Bay Packers.

Jason Witten answers question on Cowboys coaching vacancy at fan event

Dec 29, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers prior to the game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

What Luke Kuechly said about Panthers star Bryce Young's return as a 'different player'

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16).

FS1 Host: Jayden Daniels Is Better Than Jared Goff

Michigan defensive back Will Johnson celebrates a touchdown after intercepting USC quarterback Miller Moss during the second half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024.

CBS Sports Predicts Colts Select Promising Cornerback in 2025 Draft

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton is scheduled to be a free agent after the season, and the Atlanta Falcons should be very interested.

Atlanta Falcons Key to Improved Defense: Upgrade at Linebacker

Georgia defensive lineman Mykel Williams (13) goes in for a sack on Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) during the second half of the SEC championship game against Texas in Atlanta, on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024.

Cincinnati Lands Mykel Williams, Marcus Mbow in The Athletic's Two-Round Mock Draft

Dec 22, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals safety Geno Stone (22) reacts after intercepting a pass against the Cleveland Browns in the second half at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

Ranking the Cincinnati Bengals' Cap Casualty Candidates for 2025